He was was born on 10 December 1940 to John Ignatius Connolly, Sr. and Flora Rau Connolly in Nashville, TN. He is a graduate of Father Ryan High School and Middle Tennessee State University.
In 1968 he married Ann Frances Herb, and together they had two children, Erin Connolly Williams and Dana Connolly Nobert. He has two grandchildren, Shannon Williams and Nathan Williams.
John was a devoted husband for 47 years and as a faithful Catholic he volunteered his time while living in Tampa to Meals on Wheels and the local food pantry. He was an avid railroad fan and enjoyed any vacation that brought him closer to looking at trains. He also loved college sports, specifically the University of Tennessee and professional baseball.
John was predeceased by his parents, wife, and brother (William Connolly). He is survived by his sisters Dottie Climer and Sister Ignatius, OP, his daughters and grandchildren.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers that you please say the rosary in his name. There will be a memorial mass at Holy Name Church at a time yet to be determined in the future.
